Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Absence Seizure.
Absence Seizure - as a noun
The occurrence of an abrupt, transient loss or impairment of consciousness (which is not subsequently remembered), sometimes with light twitching, fluttering eyelids, etc.; common in petit mal epilepsy
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
absence11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
ictus7raptusseizure16Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"His absence seizure lasted only a few seconds, but it was concerning to everyone around him."
"During her absence seizure, she seemed disconnected from her surroundings."
"The teacher noticed the student's absence seizure and quickly alerted the school nurse."
"Children with absence seizures may appear to be daydreaming or staring into space."
"The doctor explained that absence seizures are a type of generalized seizure."
